Ontario has hundreds of lakes and numerous rivers offering excellent walleye angling.
However, Whitewater anglers do not have to travel far and wide to achieve good walleye fishing. The Ottawa River and numerous lakes within the county can well satisfy walleye fishermen with great catches.
Here is a synopsis of productive walleye waters within the county:
Ottawa River:
The Ottawa River is classed as having a multi-species fishery and has been rated as the top fishing waters in eastern Ontario by In-Fisherman, Bassmaster, Field and Stream, Outdoor Canada, Ontario Out of Doors and many regional magazines. Walleye are numerous with average size in the .5 to 1.5 kg (1 to 3 lbs.) range with fish up to 4.5 kg (12 lbs.). Access to the river is in Westmeath, LaPasse, near Foresters Falls and Spotswoods Landing.
Black Donald &Centennial Lakes:
Black and Centennial lakes are located in the southern portion of the county. Numerous access points are available. The lakes offer very good walleye angling with a prevalent supply of the species. Both lakes were created as a reservoir in 1967 to produce Hydro Electric Power. The combined size of both lakes is 8500 acres.
Constant Lake
Constant Lake is located approximately 10 km southeast of Eganville. Access is at the campground on the lake for a fee. The lake holds an excellent walleye fishery. The lake is 1478 acres in size.
Lake Clear:
Lake Clear is located approximately 14.5 km southwest of Eganville. Launching is at the campground on the lake. The lake has an excellent walleye fishery and fish are numerous. Walleye were introduced in the late 1980’s and now has a productive fishery. The lake is 4275 acres in size.
Golden Lake:
Golden Lake is located approximately 30 km from Barry’s Bay and Hwy 62 borders the north shore of the lake. A public launch is located at the west end of the lake near the Bonnechere River. The lake was renowned for an excellent walleye fishery in 1970’s and 1980’s; however, the walleye population declined over the years, but the lake still offers good walleye angling due to rehabilitation. The lake is 8340 acres in size.
Lake Kamaniskeg:
Lake Kamaniskeg is located in Renfrew County and partly in Hastings County at the town of Barry’s Bay. Hwy 60 accesses the north corner of the lake and Hwy 62 runs along the eastern section of the lake. The most popular species in the lake is walleye with trophy fish available. The lake is 7200 acres in size.
Muskrat Lake:
Muskrat Lake is located along Hwy 17. Access to the lake is at the Cobden boat launch at the southwest end of the lake. Walleye were introduced in recent years. Walleye numbers are significant and anglers take rewarding catches. The lake is 2669 acres in size and is one the most productive lakes in the county for a variety of species.
Lake Madawaska:
Lake Madawaska is located near the town of Arnprior with launch facilities near Arnprior and Stewartville. The most popular species in the lake is walleye. Plenty of small fish are found in the deep water zones with bigger fish in the weedy regions. The lake is a flooded section (dammed in 1967 for power generation) of the Madawaska River and has many long fingers and back bays off the main section. The lake is 2471 acres in size.
Round Lake:
Round Lake is located along Hwy 62 near the small community of Round Lake. Access is available at several points around the lake. The lake has a productive walleye fishery with plenty of fish available. The lake is 7596 acres in size.
Calabogie:
Calabogie Lake is located on the southern edge of Renfrew County. It is easily accessible with a boat launch west of the community of Calabogie. Walleye fishing is classed as good. The lake has a surface area of 3250 acres.
Line up the rods, check the tackle box, gas up the boat and motor and prepare the skillet for tasty walleye. Walleye season opens on May 17th on the Ottawa River and May 18th on the inland lakes.
Memo: Due to the 2019 flood, walleye fishing on the Ottawa River may be impacted.
